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Patent GB-189805511-A (GB)
Title: For the Drying of Barm or Yeast for Food or Manure or Future Use.
Inventor: WARDLE WILLIAM
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 1898-03-07
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 5511. Wardle, W. March 7. Manures and fertilizers.-Yeast is dried and preserved by mixing it with dry or partly - dry brewers grains. The yeast is first compressed into what is known as the moist pressed state, and the mixture is stirred or agitated and dried by any ordinary means. The Provisional Specification states that dried spent hops, or dried husks or fibres of a like nature, may be substituted for the brewers' grains.
Patent GB-189810883-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Transmitting Motion to a Distance by Means of Electrical Energy.
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 10,883. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. May 12. Motors, synchronizing.- Relates to apparatus for transmitting motion to a distance and to obtaining synchronism, being improvements upon the invention described in Specification No. 8041, A.D. 1897. In the prior invention, the transmitter and the receiver were, generally speaking, similarly arranged, and both were supplied with current from the same machine. In the present invention, the excitation of one part of the transmitter or receiver is produced by induction. By this means the number of wires is reduced, and one of the sliding contacts dispensed with. Fig. 2 shows one arrangement. P is the transmitter, and S the receiver. The coils A, B are supplied with an alternating current, and an electromotive force is induced in the coils C, D and E, F. These are connected with similar coils G, H and I, K on the receiver, the other coils L, M being short-circuited. Any movement of the transmitter will be reproduced by the receiver, and vice versÔ. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement by which the changing of the poles in the receiver, and so the production of motion, is effected by means of an induction coil and switch. The transformer T is supplied with current from an alternator P. Its windings are unequally divided, and the sections are connected to the contacts a-g of the switch or commutator U. This has four arms K<1>, K<2>, K<3>, K<4> and five contactrings. The outer ring a is divided and connected as shown, the inner rings h<1>-h<4> being connected to the terminals of the receiver or motor M. The contact-arms may break contact directly or through a resistance W, any movement being followed by a corresponding movement in the receiver.
Patent GB-189812184-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for the Manufacture of Lamp Black and other Carbon of Great Density.
Inventor: WEGELIN GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 12,184. Wegelin, G. May 28. Carbon of great density, for use in electric arc lamps, or as battery plates &c., is obtained by directing air at uniform pressure on the flame producing it, directly above the level of the liquid or the solid under treatment, or of the burner when a gas is used. In Fig. 1, the air enters through an annular space between the receiver a and the extended portion of the wall c, to the base of the flame, so that the flame b is caused to take the conical shape shown. In Fig. 3, the air passes up a central tube and emerges from an annular opening at its closed top, the flame being in this case compressed against the sides of the furnace, as shown.
Patent GB-189812333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Adjustment of Axles for Band Saw Pulleys.
Inventor: ZEINWOLDT FRANS
Filed: 1898-06-01
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 12,333. Zeinwoldt, r. June 1. Sawing.-The boss d of a hand-saw pulley runs on ball bearings on an axle a which is mounted in a ball-and-socket joint and is adjusted at its free end by four set-screws passing through the sides of a fixed frame f.
Patent GB-189813513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Blackbeetles, Cockroaches, and the like.
Inventor: TALBOT EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 13,513. Talbot, E. June 17. Traps for blackbeetles and the like. The trap consists of an enamelled metal receptacle A having roughened wing pieces B attached to the rim a and resting on the ground. The pieces B may be provided with hoods as shown at d. The bait holder C is provided with a deflecting-flange f, and is preferably detachably supported by the arms e, e.
Patent GB-189815389-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Spanner.
Inventor: JAEGER PAUL
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 15,389. Jaeger, P., and Adamy, C. July 13. Spanners; c o m b ination tools.-A tool for cyclists &c. consists of a disc a with several openings e for nuts, and a handle b with a square boss c for entering and holding the disc. The handle may have notches f for nuts, a screwdriver at g, and a hook h with pins i for turning notched or drilled nuts &c.
Patent GB-189815974-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Rocking Chair and Bath.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 15,974. Boult, A. J., [Straube, R.]. July 21. Chairs.-The framework of a rocking chair is made so as to contain a bath made of zinc with a curved bottom and straight back. The detachable canvas seat and back of the chair is suspended by hooks d' from the top bar and front bar a<2>. By varying the inclination of the back, a hip or body bath can be formed. The chair is fixed in place by blocks c.
Patent GB-189817881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchange Instruments.
Inventor: LUNDQUIST FRANK A
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 17,881. Lundquist, F. A., and Anderson, J. Aug. 19. Telephones; telephone systems.-Relates to a system by which any subscriber can select and connect himself to another subscriber on the same system without the intervention of an exchange. Fig. 1 shows the arrangements at the subscriber's station, and Fig. 7 those at the exchange. A contact-arm 30, Fig. 1, is mounted on an axle A<2> having a wheel A<3> which gears with a smaller wheel B<1>. The wheel B' carries a cam-actuated contact-rod 1 for breaking and making the mercury contact 2 on each revolution, which corresponds to the motion of the arm 30 between two of the points D. The telephone lever 60 is provided with an extension 4, and also actuates a lever 21 controlling various contacts. The contact-spring 29 and the arm 21 have bevelled turned ends, so as to allow the levers 30 and 60 respectively to pass in one direction only. The calling-subscriber selects the subscriber wanted by placing the arm 30 on the stop D corresponding to the units, and then, after taking the receiver off its hook, turning the arm 30 back to the stop, and giving as many complete revolutions as the tens of the number of the subscriber wanted. At the exchange station selectors P are arranged corresponding in number to the subscribers and having as many contacts Q as there are subscribers. These contacts are connected by lines 81-85 and their branches. Each subscriber is provided with an operating-magnet M<8> and a re-setting magnet 64, which controls a releasing-device for allowing, the arm P to return to its normal position under the action of a coiled spring. The magnet M<8> is in circuit with the contact 2, Fig. 1, and operates the ratchet-wheel of the arm P by means of a pawl on its armature 23.
Patent GB-189820849-A (GB)
Title: New and Improved Method of and Apparatus for Collecting and Registering Rates levied by Corporations and other Public Bodies.
Inventor: PICKUP THOMAS
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 20,849. Pickup, T. Oct. 4. Money boxes.- Money for parochial &c. rates is p u t periodically into a collecting- box belonging to the corporation &c. and firmly secured to the house wall, a prepayment gas meter, &c. T h e collector, who alone can gain access to t h e apparatus, clears it quarterly, or at other intervals. T h e coins are inserted at B, and fall upon the bell-crank lever C, D, by turning which, by the finger-piece F, the coin is forced past a lever J carrying a pawl N for operating the register. The arm D prevents a second coin from passing to the collecting-box u n t i l the first has been registered.
Patent GB-189826299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Furniture Castors.
Inventor: COOPER JOSIAH
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,299. Cooper, J., and Bensly, F. G. Dec. 13. Castors.-The roller of a castor is turned from a block of felt a and provided with a boss b or pivots and strengthening-discs d, Fig. 4. Modifications are shown in Figs. 8, 10, 11, and 12. The roller may be made by winding a strip of felt on a sheave. A tip for the legs of furniture is made by forcing a plug of felt into a fixing-socket and securing it with a screwed rim, the socket being fixed to the furniture leg.
Patent GB-189907919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harness Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 7919. Hollingworth, E., [Wyman, H.]. April 15. Loom shedding-motions.-The healds 13, 13<1>, ... are connected by straps 12 to levers 8, which are operated by cams 7 on the shaft 6, and they are also connected at the top by straps 32, 14, 33, 34, 35, passing over sheaves 15, to compound rigging at the side of the loom. This rigging consists of a main lever 16, pivoted at 16<11> upon a stand or bracket 17, and carrying at opposite ends pairs of strap carriers or rolls 18, 19 and 20, 21, to which are respectively attached the straps 32<1>, 14<1> and 33', 23. To the straps 32<1>, 14<1>, 33<1> are attached the pairs of straps 32, 14, 33, while to the strap 23 is attached another pair of strap carriers or rolls 25, 26, to which are connected the straps 34<1>, 35<1> leading to the pairs of straps 34, 35. The parts of this mechanism may be.used in different ways or combinations, according to the number of healds employed, and the harnesses which are not required may be removed. The lever 16 and the carriers 20, 21 may oscillate, or they may be locked in position by pins or their equivalents. The strap carriers may be in the form of levers instead of rolls.
Patent GB-189908156-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electro-magnets.
Inventor: ARLINCOURT ADRIEN LOUIS AUGUST
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 8156. Arlincourt, A. L. A. C. d'. April 18. Electromagnets.-In order to permit of a wider range of movement, the armature of an electromagnet is divided into several members a<1>, a', a<3>, a', a<5> by planes parallel to the lines of force, these members being disposed at successively increasing distances from the magnet cores. When the nearest member is attracted, the others are carried towards the poles by means of abutments d', d<2>, d<3>, d<4>, and are brought successively within the range of attraction. The magnet cores may each be made in one piece, or divided into as many elements as there are elements in the armature.
Patent GB-189910832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoring and Strutting.
Inventor: BALMER WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 10,832. Balmer, W. May 24. Shoring and strutting. - Telescopic mine props are constructed of two or more flanged tubes A, B, which slide one within another, and are packed with stones, coal dust, or other friable material D. Holes b<3>, of circular, rectangular, or other shape, are made in the lower tubes to facilitate the removal of a portion of the filling-material when it is required to lower or remove the prop. These holes may be left open, or they may be closed by caps or covers.
Patent GB-189911766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Check Valves for Steam Boilers, especially applicable to Stationary Steam Boilers Arranged in Multiple.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,766. Thompson, W. P., [Foster Engineering Co.]. June 6. Check valves for steam generators. Relates to a form of check valve, more especially for use in preventing the entry of steam into a disabled boiler from the others of a set or battery. The valve is fitted to the steam outlet of a boiler. It consists of two discs 18, 19, pressed to their seats by springs. The pressure of the springs may be varied, and the valve discs held firmly to their seats, by means of the hand-wheel 33 and sleeve nut 26, which act to shorten or lengthen the distance between the outer abutments of the two springs. The spindle 28, on which the valve discs are loosely mounted, is prevented from rotating by the projections 31. The course of the steam through the valve is shown by arrows.
Patent GB-189912901-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Weft Stop-motion for Power Looms.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM GIBB
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,901. Simpson, W. G. June 21. Loom stop-motions.-In weft stop-motions of the kind described in Specification No. 14,941, A.D. 1886, the slide e, which is reciprocated on the lay b, is made with a closed slot r and a recess s of the form shown to work in conjunction with two nosepieces q, p on the pivoted block m of the weftfork k. The slot r raises the weft-fork for the passage of the shuttle, and, if the weft remains intact, the nose-piece p cannot fall low enough to catch against the tooth s<3>, but enters the part s<2> of the recess. When the weft fails, the nose-piece p catches against the tooth s<3> and stops the loom.
Patent GB-189913977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Hydraulic Presses for making Concrete Slabs, Blocks, or the like.
Inventor: BERRY HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 13,977. Berry, H. July 6. Moulding slabs &c.-Figs. 2 and 3 show sections of the apparatus at right-angles to one another. Four female dies 18 are arranged radially on a revolving die-carrier 16, which is moved through a right-angle intermittently so as to bring the dies successively under the pressure-ram 9 and stripping- ram 37. This movement is caused by a double pulley 24, round which chains are wound in opposite directions and connected to two pistons in cylinders (not shown) operated alternately ; the pulley 24 has ratchet teeth 22<a> which engages corresponding teeth 23 on the boss 22 when moving in one direction, but ride back idly. Taking the die on the right of Fig. 2 in the position a, a sheet of paper is laid on the table 20 and covered with concrete, which is then levelled off. The die is then moved through a rght-angle into the position b, Fig. 3, where a sheet of paper is placed over it and then a perforated plate 41 ; after this the die moves to the position c, Fig. 2, under the main cylinder 8 and die 10, 11. Here the pressure is applied, the water escaping through the perforated plate 4 and along the grooves 3 in the bolster 2. The die 10, 11 is bolted to a crosshead 12, and lifted again by the ram 14 working in the cylinder 15. Finally the block or slab is moved round into the position d, Fig. 3, where it is forced out by a double-acting ram 37 and stripping-plate 38 on to a truck or the like.
Patent GB-189915199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Orchestrions and other Musical Instruments.
Inventor: PHILIPPS JOHANN DANIEL
Filed: 1899-07-24
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,199. Philipps, J. D. July 24. Automatic instruments; organs and like instruments. - Relates to a pneumatic action for orchestrions and other instruments. The tube E, leading to a tracker-board or the like, communicates by a passage e with the interior of a bellows A situated in a suction wind-chest K. The passage e also communicates with the interior of the wind-chest by a small port x. When wind is admitted to the pipe E, the bellows A expands, and opens the valve I and closes the exhaust valve H. The pneumatic L, which is situated above or below the passage M, is thus operated. When the pipe E is closed, the bellows A is again deflated by the port x.
Patent GB-189922559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temperature Regulators, applicable also for Thermometric Purposes.
Inventor: MANN JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 22,559. Mann, J. Nov. 11. Thermometers.-A temperature regulator applicable as a temperature indicator is shown in Fig. 1. The rod A is of mica, asbestos, slate, or other material, and the rods B, B<1> are of iron. The sheet-metal piece C connects one pair of the metal rods with the lever F, and a wire E connects the other pair. By arranging the outer end of a rod in place of the cord L to move over a graduated scale the apparatus may be employed for thermometric purposes.
Patent GB-189922775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Presses for Forming and Closing the Sockets of Shovels and Spades.
Inventor: HODKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 22,775. Hodkinson, J., and Hodkinson, P., [trading as Hodkinson Bros.]. Nov. 15. Making spades and shovels.-In making the sockets of spades and shovels, the blank is placed on a mandrel between divided dies B, above which is a press tool or drop hammer D. The dies are then moved together by power cylinders H to form the socket, which is closed by the descent of the tool D. A plate N, which is depressed by the foot and returned by a spring, operates a valve K, which controls the admission to and exhaust from the power cylinders.
Patent GB-190000044-A (GB)
Title: An Aerated or Mineral Water Bottle Combined with a Compartment for Alcohol.
Inventor: ESMONDE JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 44. Esmonde, J. J. Jan. 1. Bottles.-A mineral-water bottle a is formed with a compartment b, located at the bottom, or other convenient part, e.g., at d, Fig. 2, this compartment being adapted to contain spirits, wine, &c., so that a compound drink can be obtained from the same bottle. The neck c of the compartment is closed by a cork or stopper e, which may be capsuled, or sealed, &c. in the usual way. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the bottom neck is protected by the rim f.
Patent GB-190000894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Spreading the Pile in the Manufacture of Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: STEARNS THOMAS I
Filed: 1900-01-15
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 894. Steams, T. I. Jan. 15. Looms combined with fabric-finishing apparatus.- The tufts of pile fabrics, such as plush, velvet, carpets, or rugs, &c., are spread by needles or teeth which operate on the tufts at right angles to the fabric. The needles or teeth are carried on a roller A, which, in the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, operates on the fabric while :in the loom, the roller being connected with the lay L, as shown, and operated by it.
Patent GB-190002468-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Beating Engines used in the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: HADFIELD WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 2468. Hadfield, W. E. Feb. 7. Rag-engines and other pulping-engines.-To prevent the pulp from being carried round by the blades of the grinding-roll A, the upper part of the cover C is fitted with an adjustable and sliding shutter D, which has its lower part covered with a plate d' of gun metal &c. The shutter can be raised and lowered by the rack and pinion arrangement shown, operated by a hand-wheel j', an adjustable stop l<1> being fitted on the rack bars to limit their downward movement. The pinion g<1> is provided with a catch n for blocking or holding the racks in the raised position ; and the handwheel may be weighted, as shown, to maintain the shutter in its lowest position. The part of the cover C at the discharge side of the roll A may be extended in an arched fashion so as to increase the capacity of the trough at this point.
Patent GB-190003877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Obtaining Fresh Water from Sea Water.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3877. Weir, W. Feb. 28. Differential pumps; piston pumps; plunger pumps. -Relates to apparatus for obtaining fresh water from sea water, and has for its object to keep the density of the liquid in the evaporator within proper limits and minimize the deposits on the heating-surface, especially when the evaporator is working at low pressures, and consists of an arrangement of apparatus by which a definite quantity of cold sea water is supplied to the concentrated brine, either before it enters the pump, or in the pump itself, ensuring that a constant quantity of b r i n e is withdrawn from the evaporator at each stroke of the pump. Fig. 1 shows a differential pump, the underside or larger half S of which has its suction pipe connected to the sea, while its discharge branch serves as the feed pipe to the evaporator, and the upper or reduced side T of the pump has its suction pipe connected to the evaporator to withdraw the brine. In the pump barrel is a port K, formed with a connecting-pipe L leading to the brine side of the plunger, or into the suction pipe on this side, and a non-return valve is fitted on this pipe. The port K allows a definite portion of the sea water to be forced into the brine part of the pump during a portion of a stroke until cut off by the plunger A. Instead of forming the port in the pump barrel, a slide or other valve may be used to close the connection between the sea and brine ends of the pump ; this valve may be operated by gear from the piston-rod and made adjustable, so as to vary the quantity of water passed from one end to the other. If the cooling-water is led into the brine pump suction connection, a loaded non- return or check valve is put on this connection. When an enlargement or vessel is fitted between the evaporator and the brine pump, a connection is made between it and the steam space of the evaporator, to lead off any air which may accumulate. The flow in the feed pipe connection to the evaporator is preferably controlled by a float valve of the construction described in Specification No. 11,923, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.].
Patent GB-190007169-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in connection with Lamp Chimneys.
Inventor: FOOKS ADA
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 7169. Fooks, A. April 18. Chimneys; chimney holders.- The draught of the lamp is increased, and smoking is prevented, by the use of a supplementary chimney B, which is mounted upon the upper end of the chimney proper F either with or without the aid of the metallic holder shown in Fig. 2. The hooks D for fitting over the upper end of the chimney F may be dispensed with, and perforations to admit air may be formed in the part E of the holder.
Patent GB-190011176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Machines for Race Horses.
Inventor: CROWLEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 11,176. Crowley, C. W. June 20. Races, starting.-Fig. 2 shows an appliance for starting horse races in its open position. Side bars 1, 4, separated by supports 5 and mounted on wheels 2, are hinged in the rear to bars 7 and 8 hinged together at 9 as shown. The bars are secured in the position shown by pins 6 passing through perforated plates 11 secured to the bars 7, 8 and enclosing the ends of the side bars. Bars 15, pivoted to the front of the bars 4, can be secured across the front by a bolt and eye 17. When starting a race, the bolt is released by a cord 18<a>, and springs 21 turn the bars 15 outwards. Bars 23 for separating the horses are secured in sockets 22 attached at intervals to the bars 8. When the race is started, the pins 6 are withdrawn, and the appliance is folded up and wheeled away.
Patent GB-190103291-A (GB)
Title: An Anti-vibration Base-frame for Explosion and other Motors, Dynamos, and other Mechanism, Appliances or Apparatus.
Inventor: MIDDLETON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3291. Middleton, G. Feb. 15. Compasses, maqnetic.-Bases of the type described in Specification No. 19,395, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], and used for supporting compasses, among other things, are improved as shown. In Fig. 1 the base a is shown supported on one end of levers c, the other end being held down by springs h. The fulcra dare supported on springs e, e<1> in Figs. 1 and 2, and in Fig. 2 the levers c cross and links i replace the springs h. In Fig. 3 the supporting-levers l are kept up by helical springs in barrels k on the shafts f. Fig. 5 shows a form for supporting light articles and constructed to secure longitudinal stability; in the form shown in Fig. 6 extra springs p may be employed for this purpose.